Jewell Parker Rhodes
Jewell Parker Rhodes grew up in Pennsylvania. She is an author of adult and children's books, a Coretta Scott King Honour award-winner, and a professor of creative writing at Arizona State University. She currently lives in San Jose.
Books
Black Brother, Black Brother
Author: Jewell Parker Rhodes
Publisher: Orion
Interest age: 10-12
Reading age: 9+
Donte has had enough of being treated worse than his lighter-skinned brother. He finds a way to beat the bullies by become an expert at fencing. A unique, unforgettable novel with plenty of pointers for further reading and learning.
Ghost Boys
Author: Jewell Parker Rhodes
Publisher: Orion
Interest age: 10-13
Reading age: 9+
In Chicago, a white police officer shoots and kills black 12-year-old Jerome, mistaking his toy gun for a real one. As a ghost, young Jerome witnesses the aftermath of his death. A beautiful and tragic book that unfortunately feels very necessary.
Paradise On Fire
Author: Jewell Parker Rhodes Illustrator: Serena Malyon
Publisher: Orion
Interest age: 10-12
Reading age: 9+
On a wilderness holiday in California, Addy and her friends are caught in a forest fire. Addy guides her friends to safety while dealing with the memories of a terrible fire that killed her parents. A lyrical and important story.